- 1. Gaelic sports are traditional Irish games that are played with great enthusiasm and skill. These sports include Gaelic football, hurling, camogie, and handball. Gaelic football is a fast-paced game that combines elements of soccer and rugby, played with a round ball. Hurling is a dynamic sport that involves using a wooden stick, or hurley, to hit a small ball called a sliotar. Camogie is the female equivalent of hurling, played with similar rules and intensity. Handball is a popular sport that involves hitting a small ball against a wall using the hands. Gaelic sports are deeply rooted in Irish culture and history, and are a source of great pride for the Irish people.
What Gaelic sport is commonly referred to as the 'fastest field game'?
A) Rounders B) Camogie C) Gaelic football D) Hurling
- 2. What is the name of the main governing body for Gaelic games?
A) Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) B) Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) C) Irish Sports Council D) Gaelic Federation
- 3. In Gaelic football, how many points is a goal worth?
A) 3 points B) 1 point C) 2 points D) 5 points
- 4. What position wears a different colored jersey in Gaelic football?
A) Goalkeeper B) Defender C) Forward D) Midfielder
- 5. In hurling, what is the maximum number of steps a player can take before bouncing or soloing the sliotar?
A) 5 steps B) 3 steps C) 4 steps D) 2 steps
- 6. What is the name of the championship for Gaelic football and hurling that takes place annually?
A) Hibernian Trophy B) Gaelic Cup C) Celtic Classic D) All-Ireland Championship
- 7. How many players are there on a Gaelic football team?
A) 15 players B) 9 players C) 11 players D) 7 players
- 8. What is the maximum number of players allowed on a Gaelic football team's matchday squad?
A) 18 players B) 30 players C) 26 players D) 20 players
- 9. In Gaelic football, how many points is a point worth?
A) 2 points B) 1 point C) 4 points D) 3 points
- 10. Which team has won the most All-Ireland Senior Football Championships in Gaelic football history?
A) Dublin B) Galway C) Kerry D) Mayo
- 11. Gaelic football is primarily played in which country?
A) England B) Scotland C) Ireland D) Wales
- 12. What major Gaelic football and hurling stadium is located in Dublin?
A) Aviva Stadium B) Páirc Uí Chaoimh C) Croke Park D) Thomond Park
- 13. Which Gaelic sport involves hitting a ball against a wall with a hand or a paddle?
A) Polo B) Water Polo C) Rounders D) Handball
- 14. What is the primary playing field for a game of Gaelic football called?
A) Track B) Pitch C) Court D) Rink
- 15. What is the name of the female equivalent of hurling?
A) Camogie B) Netball C) Field Hockey D) Lacrosse
- 16. What is the maximum number of substitutions allowed in Gaelic football?
A) 1 B) Unlimited C) 5 D) 3
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